The Tennessee Nobles

CHRISTmas time

2010-12-13T18:32:00.000-08:00

Tonight as I type, my heart is so very full. I think back to where my family was this exact time last year. Quinn had lost his job, totaled the car and had started a new career that would take him away from his family. I was eight months pregnant and on the worst emotional roller coaster I have ever been on. That night, the start of the 12 days of Christmas, opened my eyes to how blessed I was. I was blessed to know who my Savior was and who I was in regards to him. I am daughter of God. He know our needs and will always provide for us. It might not be in the ways we had planned, but if we open our eyes and seek Him, we will see the blessings. I was blessed to have my family and my ward family that took it upon themselves to shower my family with love and compassion. Not a day went by that something was not left for my children on our door step or a phone call was made just to check in on us. Not a day went by that I did not know how much my Heavenly Father was watching out for me. In such a dark time, I have never felt closer to my Savior. Not a day goes by now that I do not see his sweet grace surround me. Yes, it was a hard time for my family. It was also the best time for us. My sons were shown the TRUE meaning of Christmas and I am forever grateful for that.

Top Ten

2010-09-08T14:58:00.000-07:00

These are the top ten reasons I have not been blogging.

#1 I just don't want to.

#2 Every time I get on the computer I have to look up something related to Star Wars

#3 Can't blog when you are living it up at Silver Dollar City

#4 Emmett is so stinkin cute that I spend to much time kissing his chubby cheeks.

#5 I'm too busy dancing to Boom Boom Pow with Porter

#6 Corban had taken over the computer playing Indiana Jones Lego games. And he can navigate anywhere online. He's 4.

#7 Too busy giving my sister-in-law a hard time when she came to visit.

#8 My husband is pretty hot

#9 My babies are getting way too big and I am trying to stop time.

#10 I'm too busy reading your blog!

So stop your crying, I know you've missed me. I'll be back sometime!

Mean Mommy

2010-06-27T20:19:00.000-07:00

Let me set the scene for you. It's around 10pm and the boys have been asleep for about 45 mins. I hear the fireworks from the church down the street's celebration. I think Corban would love to watch this.

I (thinking I am an awesome Mom) go wake up Corban and take him downstairs.
We go outside and I tell him there is something awesome I want to show him.
He looks at the sky and says (with FAKED emotion)" Wow mom, that's great. Can I back to bed now?"
I tried.

Photo update

2010-05-25T12:30:00.000-07:00

Quinn and Corban just getting some snuggles.

We went swimming one day last week and I tried this on Porter to make sure it fit at 10:00 am. When we left at 1:00 it was still on.

Poor Emmett fell asleep playing and his brothers "gave" him some more toys to play with.

Someone loves his new Bumbo seat.

My baby graduated his first year of pre-school. He can count to 100, write his name and all the letters/numbers and is starting to sound out words. I am beyond proud of that boy!

You never know. . .

2010-05-24T10:42:00.000-07:00

I have been blessed in my life to be surrounded by amazing people. I am amazed by some of the women in my ward. Here is one of them Carland Starla. They are currently trying to add to their adorable family and are trying to get the word out. If you know of anyone looking or thinking of placing a child for adoption, feel free to pass the word on. This family is awesome. The love that they have for each other is amazing. I wish they could adopt me! Good luck guys!

Pat on the back

2010-05-20T11:41:00.000-07:00

So I am SUPER stoked at my shopping today. I followed the advice found on this web site here. This lady is here in Memphis and is AMAZING. She checks the sales here in town and posts links to coupons. Basically she does the hard work and I reap the benefits. So see the all of this???? FOUR packs of diapers, SIX wipe boxes and TWO refill wipes. ( the super cute boy was free) Guess how much I paid. Just guess.

All of this for $36.00 Go ahead, be amazed. I am.

My little buggers

2010-04-30T13:59:00.000-07:00

Conservation with Corban :

Me: You guys (Corban, Porter, Emmett) were supposed to be sleeping. Why did ya'll wake up after only 30 mins?

Corban: I don't know. I don't want my nap anymore.

Me: Where is MY nap?

Corban: You can rest right here on the couch

Me: I have a filling that you (tickling Corban) and you (tickling Porter) and you (tickling Emmett) will all start bugging me as soon as I lay down.

Corban: But Mommy that's not true.

Me: Why not? Are you gonna not bug me on the couch?

Corban: Well, Emmett can't bug you cause he's short and has little arms that can't reach the couch.

Makes sense to me.

It's the Birthday Boy!!

2010-04-13T15:15:00.000-07:00

Porter and I had a date for his birthday. One of his favorite things to do is jump on these things at the mall. So here is a recap of our date!

He really gets some air. All the way back to the car be kept saying WEEE and bouncing his hands. I loves this.

Eating some yummy chicken nuggets.

And what birthday isn't complete with out Star Wars? Build-A-Bear has these super cute costumes that he kept screaming "Skywalker!!" at.

Two years already???

2010-04-12T15:37:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Porter!!

Oh my how the past two years have flown by. I guess that's because Porter keeps me on my toes. So I would like to slow down of a second and tell my sweet boy how much I love him. Porter, here are some reasons why I love you:

you give the best snuggles
you look so darn cute when you do the Funky Monkey
when you try to be "super sneaky"
you growl
you want to be just like you big brother
you have to kiss Emmett good night everynight
when you "squeeze me tight"
whenever I ask you what you want for dinner you yell "TACO!!"
you answer to the name Skywalker
your big blue eyes
your contagious giggle
because God knew I needed you so I could just stop and laugh sometimes

What Mom's go through for one good picture.

2010-03-29T08:47:00.000-07:00

This is Corban telling me "Mommy, Emmett is crying" (see him pointing) Just in case I didn't notice. Porter is in his own world again. Not listening to anything I say. Playing with his own camera while I take pictures.
Porter is not letting go of the camera for anything. And Emmett is still crying.
The result: Pretty dang cute if I do say so myself. Sorry ladies, they are all spoken for!!

I LOVE THESE BOYS!!!!!

Too soon

2010-03-25T10:51:00.000-07:00

Corban came home from preschool with homework. My baby is growing up. I tell him this as I get a little teary eyed and he said "Mom. you knew this was gonna happen. All kids grow up to do homework."

4 vs 1- and the 4 are winning

2010-03-22T14:38:00.000-07:00

Some days I comb Corban's hair. This was not one of those days. Maybe this is why I have three boys. And some times Porter wears pants. Again, this is not one of them.

Porter REALLY loves Emmett. He wants to be around him all the time. No matter how many times I tell him to get out.

This is how I find Porter every morning. He looks out the window while drinking his bottle in Emmett"s bathtub. Gotta love that kid. Gotta love him.

We tried a photo shoot. Didn't end up that well. Newborns don't look at the camera when you need them to. Or they start crying. Or spit up.

So here are a few pic of the new addition and the new activities that have been happening in a house of 4 males and one lone female.

She's crafty. . .

2010-03-04T10:18:00.000-08:00

Not me. I'm far from crafty. I made a blanket. Once. (hope you like your one of a kinda Miss Emma) I am AMAZED at the women I know that are so crafty. Here is an example of one that I am lucky go to church with. Not only is she SUPER crafty, she is just an all around great person. I personally have been blessed by her sweet attitude and kind spirit and look forward to getting to know her better. Check out some of the amazing stuff she can do and I can just look at and say WOW. There are some awesome tutorials for those of you that sew. (I'm not and I am Okay with that) She makes it look so easy. Guess it would be if you had talent like she does!!

Let 's hear it for the boys!

2010-02-12T11:25:00.001-08:00

How can you not be in love with that? Emmett has been such a good baby. He LOVES to be held and will sleep in you arms all day if you let him.
And this face, this face was made to kiss!! Porter loving some yummy cupcakes.
My sweet sweet Corban. This boy will entertain himself for hours. The Lord knows I need him to sometimes. I think he played in that box for like 30 mins or so.
I love the fact that no matter what time of day it is, whenever Quinn sits in this chair and holds Emmett, he falls asleep. Happens EVERY time.

So, these are a few of the things I'm in love with this week!

I'm so glad when Daddy comes home

2010-01-23T05:45:00.000-08:00

Quinn was able to come home for a few days last week and I will refer to them as heaven. Here are a few of the FUN things we did. Despite Corban's face in the pic, he really did love PumpItUp. They had a blast. Porter kept climbing up the huge slide all by himself.

Here we are catching some serious air. You really do get some speed gong down these things!
One Happy Birthday party at Chuck-e-Cheese. Porter really enjoyed the Star Wars cupcakes.
Corban kept smiling so big you couldn't see that he had eyes! We had a great time and want to thank all of our friends and family for coming and sending awesome gifts.
This is how things were spent most of the time. Corban and Quinn playing trios' (kinda like Lego's but they snap together. They are awesome) and Porter glued to Quinn's side.

More stuff that happened but no pictures: a really fun day at the Children's Museum, me beating everyone in boxing on the Wii, me getting my trash kicked in baseball on the Wii, yummy dinner date to Huey's , good food with friends, another trip to ChuckECheese, and finally one round of a nasty stomach bug with one trip the the hospital for dehydration.

Yippee for Daddy coming home!! We love you.

I think I have finally caught my breath.

2009-12-21T13:56:00.000-08:00

As many of you know, November was not the most fun month for us. Quinn was laid off from the steamfitters union. This is something that was always know could/would happen. This is actually his second layoff. The one two years ago only lasted two weeks and they were able to get him back to work pretty soon. This year, there were 10 guys ahead of him to be placed. Let me explain how the job placement works with the union. If you get laid off, you go into a "pool" of other guys that have been laid off. It goes in order. When jobs open up, they start at the top of the list and work down. So, after four weeks of nothing and only TWO guys getting placed before him, we did alot of praying. We felt that the best thing financially was for Quinn to go back over the road. We were able to place his school on hold and not lose any of the time time he has put back it. We are very grateful that he does have this skill (driving) to fall back on. Well, the weekend before he leaves for training, he gets into a wreck and totals his car. We had just had someone that was gonna buy it also. Awesome huh? Then our dishwasher breaks. So after LOTS of prayer and fasting, we found out that the accident will not affect him going back to driving. YIPPEE. So we get him all sent off and Porter gets that hand/foot/mouth disease. I don't know if any of you guys have had to deal with that but it was so hard for me those four days. I find out that my iron is very low with this baby and I need to have an IV drip to speed things up. All of this while Quinn AND my mom are out of town. I think that's all of the crappy stuff that has happened in the last six weeks or so. Now on to the blessings.

OH MY. How have we not been blessed? That pretty much sums it up. The gates of heaven have opened up and landed on my door step. The love and support from family and friends is beyond ANYTHING I have ever imagined or prayed for. The Lord know me. He knows my family, He knows what we need. There is not one thing that he has over looked. Yes it sucks that Quinn is gone over the holidays. I HATE doing this by myself, but he is able to provide for his family and we get to talk to him everyday. We even got to see him for a few hours last week. I KNOW the Lord made this possible for us. I can feel His love everytime I look at my childrens' face. The Lord has calmed their hearts and made me more patient. To see Corban's face when he talks to Quinn makes it worth it. Life is gonna be good. WE ARE BLESSED.

Corn Maze

2009-11-14T14:22:00.000-08:00

I've been trying to post some new stuff for a few days but seem to have gotten blogging block and can't figure out why it's been messing up. Note the part that I can't seem to make not a link. This year we went to the Corn Maze. Kinda boring for small children. Porter had more fun with the soda bottle than the maze. Oh well. Here are Quinn and the boys prior to our adventure.
We had to do the "jummpy thing" I think Quinn had more fun than the boys!
Here is Corban giving me the guided tour. He told me that these are the "indrections" (instructions and directions in one) on how to make sure you stay safe.

The end of the maze. Notice the soda bottle. We made it out okay thanks to the indrections.

Just some new pics!

2009-10-07T20:45:00.000-07:00

The boys LOVE to take all the cushions off the couch and make a "trail" for hopping. Here is Corban telling me this is the MOSTEST FUN EVER!!

Porter destroys everything. Here is an example of him making his car a convertible. He must need to feel the wind in his hair.
Corban loves the new swing set that Quinn built. He would spend all day here if he could.

This one is for Rebekah and Nathan. Nathan- even though you guys are gone, we are keeping the soccer love alive. Porter's got some good form if I do say so myself!

I really wanted to put a picture of Porter up close but everyone I have is blurry because he is never still. I will continue in my quest to get a good one!

Baby

2009-10-06T14:51:00.000-07:00

I've always been one of those people who goes to a restarunt and orders the same meal. Why change? You know you love it, you know it tastes good. So it comes as no surprise that we are having another BOY! I mean, we know they are cute as can be so why change it up. Looks like my life will forever revolve around Transformers and Star Wars!

It's time to VOTE!!

2009-09-22T05:43:00.000-07:00

Okay everyone!! We have two weeks till we find out if this little baby is a boy or a girl. Cast your vote and lets see who's right!!

Has anyone seen my children?

2009-09-15T17:49:00.000-07:00

So, this is what happens when Quinn decides to take a nap. Porter wants to play hide-n-seek. Funny thing is, Quinn slept right through it. Corban gets in on the action, cept he chose the disguise method.
Porter on the other hand, went the old fashion way of hiding. Can anyone find him?

Yes, this is attempt number two in case I missed him the first time. Note that the shelf broke after the game.

Why do we want our kids to talk???

2009-09-06T16:59:00.000-07:00

Corban: Mommy, can I have some of that candy?
Me: No sweetie.
Corban: Why?
Me: Cause it will make you fat.
Corban: But you are fat mommy
Me: Fat?? I'm not fat, I'm pregnant. I'm gonna have a baby.
Corban: But even after the baby comes, you will still be fat.

At Church today after picking him up at nursery

Corban: Me and Noah got into a fight over the blue train. (pause) Just like you and Daddy fight.

Gotta love um.

So saddddd

2009-08-31T17:15:00.000-07:00

So, one of my children have decided to hide the charger to our camera battery. Lovely. So, no camera for the Nobles. And wouldn't you know it that the boys have been doing the CUTEST things lately that I can't snap photos of. Eg- Corban stuffed two balls up his shirt and told me he was having two babies. How cute?? Oh well. Now the question is, just get a new charger or a new camera? Ours is like 6 years old and only a 6.1 mega pixel. Too bad this didn't happen a week before Christmas or my birthday.

What we have been up too

2009-08-06T05:37:00.000-07:00

Sorry it's been so long since I've gotten on here. I wish I had some reason, but none really are coming to mind. So here is a glimpse into our life. Corban has really been my big helper lately and Porter LOVES anything that his brother does. Do I get this kind of smile when I feed him? I think not. I had run to the bathroom and this is what I saw when I got back. Corban did this all on his own with no asking from me. Now if I can just get him to eat his lunch with no arguments. . .

As some of you know, my 16 month son is OBSESSED with Night at the Museum. He sits through the WHOLE movie. This Rexy toy is kinda like his blankie. It goes with us everywhere. So much that it has been lost and replaced. (Thanks again Stephanie and Hallie, life is good again.) At night, he will climb into the rocking chair with his rexy toy, the case to the movie and his bottle and hollar at you to come turn it on for him. So dang cute.

Corban and Porter have been playing together so good lately. I know it's not gonna last long but I will take what I can get. Porter ADORES Corban and Corban is starting to do more than tolerate him. He can be such a good brother most of the time.

Good thing cause they are both gonna be big brothers next year. Surprise!

We are still alive

2009-08-01T16:54:00.000-07:00

Just a quick note to let everyone know we are doing well and kickin!! Things are good. Updates to come so STAY TUNED!

Happy Fathers Day!

2009-06-21T16:26:00.001-07:00

Fathers have a sweet spot in my heart. Growing up, I was a daddy's girl. Daddy's little princess. I loved my papa. He was a good man. I can look back on alot of my good qualities and acknowledge him for them. Now, being a wife and mother, I can see my boys picking up Quinn's qualities as well. (You know about there sleeping abilities) I am so proud to be married to such an awesome man. (He's gonna kill me for giving him this shout out but oh well) There are so many things I love about him. Let me list a few

He spoils me and the boys

He works hard

He's not ashamed of his past

He loves my family

He's a dork just like me

He loves us with everything he has

The boys love playing with him

He's not afraid of poop

His passion

He has great taste in women

He puts his heart in all he does

He knows the true meaning of family

He's got better patience than me

His testimony

He cooks and bakes

He want to be the best he can

He's the best man ever

So here's to Quinn. The BEST FATHER EVER!!!

My Baby's ONE!! (well, thirteen months cause I'm a little late blogging.)

2009-05-18T19:06:00.000-07:00

So, on Easter Sunday, Porter turned the big one-o!!! I am shocked at how fast this little boy is growing up and I DON'T LIKE IT ONE BIT!! We just had my brothers over to Nana's house for dinner. Everyone else posts their pictures in order but I like to do things differently. Enjoy. Somebody LOVED the cake.
Just one bite.

Typical Porter. Climbing or jumping off something.

Opening awesome gifts from Misty. (those are rain drops on my shirt, not stains)

Porter and the loot.

More Easter

2009-04-24T19:06:00.000-07:00

So, we had a BUSY Easter weekend!! Not one, but two Easter egg hunts. The first one was a wonderful ward activity. Quinn had to work, so I had both kids. Needless to say, no pictures got taken during that hunt. Corban and Porter had a blast even though I don't have proof of it. The activity was very well put together. Corban came away saying that the "bad soldiers made Jesus "died" but the earth shook and he didn't die anymore." Man I love that kid. Props to the leaders who did such a good job. After that was a small group of friends at Shelby farms.

Here are the kiddo waiting to go. Notice Corban cheating, I mean getting a head start. And were off!!!

Quinn getting into it.

Me helping the boys

Porter checking out the goods.

continued on next post. . .

Easter. . . just a little late

2009-04-24T18:54:00.000-07:00

Mom, look at what I got!!!
All the kids with their findings. Porter helping himself to Corban's. Corban not liking that plan.

"Mommy!! He wouldn't give it to me! I'm outta here."

Corban: "Now my eggs are safe!"

Then Corban kept thinking and telling us that there were more eggs further back in the woods.

Sweet Sleepers II

2009-04-09T13:07:00.000-07:00

This is Corban after a fun weekend with Rebekah and Nathan. It was so good to have them back for a few days!! Doesn't this look so cozy? My body hurts just looking at it.

This is Porter after playing & washing cars with Daddy and Uncle Punk.(also known as Brian).

*I'm trying not to take it personally that NO ONE responded to my homemade craft offer. You all can kiss my booty.

Pay it forward

2009-04-05T11:10:00.000-07:00

Paying It ForwardI've seen this several times and figured I could use a little good Kharma...

The first three people to respond to this post will get something made by me! This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
I make no guarantees that you will like what I make but...It will be made especially for you

It may be baked goods, a photo, poetry, favorite quotes or something decorative. It will be completed in 3 months

The catch?Oh, the catch is that you must repost this on your blog and offer the same to the first 3 people who do the same. The first 3 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did get a homemade gift by me!Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it! Good luck!What a great way to give service and utilize our skills!

Let's all go to the zoo

2009-04-02T07:33:00.000-07:00

Recently my aunt was in town for a quick visit and Corban wanted to take her to the zoo. The day was made for the zoo. Not to hot, slight breeze, and small crowds. We had a GOOD time. You can't really see it here but Corban found a bamboo stick and carried that thing around like it was gold. He loved his stick. It was kinda like his walking stick. Too cute. Nana, can I have a candy please? What do you think the answer was?

Porter at the panda exhibit. He would have climbed ALL OVER these rocks if I would have let him. This boy has NO fear. He keeps me on my toes.

Here he is looking at the pandas.

I think the pandas liked Porter as much as he liked them. It was a great day. I'm glad that Nana and Aunt Gay were able to spend it with us. Pictures of them soon.

That's my boy

2009-03-21T15:25:00.000-07:00

So I totally stole this from Meghan Boston. What a great way to remember this age. Mommy through Corban's eyes.

Q: What is something that mom always says to you?

A:I'll be right back ( I DO say this alot.)

Q: What makes mom happy?

A: No hitting and when I put a marble in ( We have a "good choice" jar. When he makes a good choice, he gets a marble. When it's full, we get to go to the zoo, chuck-e-cheese, etc.)

Q: What makes mom sad?

A: Hitting

Q: How does mom make you laugh?

A: when you put me high in the sky

Q: What was your mom like as a child?

A: the same

Q: How old is your mom?

A: 2

Q: How tall is your mom?

A:I'm just kinda short put mommy is BBBIIIGGG. (as he is reaching for the sky. Lovely)

Q: What is her favorite thing to do?

A: eat chocolate (that one cracked me up)

Q: What does your mom do when your not around?

A: eat more chocolate and want to spend time with me

Q: What is your mom good at?

A: Our home

Priceless. No lie, this is what he said. Out of the mouth of babes. I love that kid.

Goodnight sweethearts. . .

2009-03-19T19:52:00.000-07:00

As many of you know, before I had children, I had this WONDERFUL ability to fall asleep anywhere. Watching a movie, in the car, at the movie theater. Quinn is still able to use this talent. His is more mastered than mine. It seems that our children inherited this trait also.So sleepy.

Corban getting his nightly breathing treatment.

Notice the sippy, stuffed kitty and koala. Life is not good without these at bedtime.

He REALLY takes after his daddy.

OH the weather outside is . . .

2009-03-07T15:08:00.001-08:00

So we had a BLIZZARD!! Yippee. Corban was in heaven. It looks like night time but its really THAT early in the morning. This is Corban's Batman pose.Notice the large pile of snow in the back. Porter was enjoying the snow until he found out that you can't crawl up snow. It' gets on your face. When you go to wipe your face, your gloves have snow on them also. Then you cry.

Corban having a blast.

Porter happier in my arms.

It's the WWF

2009-03-07T14:59:00.001-08:00

So , this is how the boys like to entertain themselves. Porter usually starts . . . Then Corban makes his move. .
Porter is on the run

Corban trying to get him to play again

Porter agrees.

Repeat.

And the answer is. . .

2009-02-11T18:54:00.001-08:00

As many of you know, my little monkey has been sick a few times. We have been going through ALOT of tests to find out what is making him sick. And now for the results. . . He's got two things going on. First- Allergies- pretty much to any thing that you can find in the south. Dust, grass, trees, mold, etc. These allergies cause asthma. Second- He has an genetic disorder called IgA deviancy. What does that mean? (I would google it to get the details, I can't spell all of that medical stuff) Pretty much your blood makes two kinds of antibodies- IgG and IgA. The IgA ones help to fight off infections in the "severe" areas like the lungs and GI track. He does not produce alot of the IgA antibody. Which causes him to have an upset stomach and upper respiratory infections. (Hey, this is sounding familiar) It's a pretty common condition, one in about 500 kids have it. So, now we know what's going on. Now what can we do about it? Nothing. Yep, that's right. The allergies can be treated. Right now we are waiting before starting shots. The IgA? Not treatable. Isn't that nice? Why even tell me that he has it?

It's times like this when I know the Lord is watching out for me and my family. My mind keeps going over all of the terrible things that he could have had and has been tested for. We are blessed. True we can't do anything for his condition but it's not that bad. I can live with it. He can LIVE with it. The Lord really does watch out for me and I want to thank him for this blessing.

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Mist

2009-02-11T05:53:00.000-08:00

A few weeks ago, we got about 1/4 of an inch of snow. Some of us did not like it.. . Some of us loved it. . .

Notice there is NONE on the streets. Yet schools were closed. Go figure

Happy!

2009-02-05T11:34:00.000-08:00

I just want to say that I'm really happy when good things happen to people I love!! That's all.

A three year-old in the 21st century

2009-02-03T11:36:00.000-08:00

Corban: Mom, we gots to hurry!!

Me: Why? What's going on?

Corban: I have to go to the Batroom and turn into Batman.

Me: Oh yeah? How do you know they need you?

Corban: Because Mom, I just got an email.

Updates. . .

2009-01-27T19:15:00.000-08:00

He's THREE!! wow I can't believe it. My baby is a big boy now. As many of you know, Corban had to spend this third birthday in the hospital. (Don't worry, he's is okay now. Still having test to find out what is making my boy not feel good.) Everyday that he was out, he kept asking for a birthday party. So here it is. . . (or was or whatever) Fun times of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, pizza and cupcakes. Notice all of his friends are girls. Little player.

Corban, Lydia and Sammy's arm in his clubhouse tent.

Corban with his "Happy birthday party noise maker" Yes, that is what he calls it every time he plays with it. (this was taken before the party. I did not let him mack on the ladies in his PJs)

How Porter spends all of his time. On my legs, getting picked up. Who could say no to that face? Not me!!

I love this face.

We miss Bekah!!!

2008-12-19T17:04:00.001-08:00

A few weeks ago we had a visit from our good friend Nathan while he took boards. He didn't bring his wife. So, to make her feel bad, here are pics of Nathan and the super cute kids that she didn't get to see.
Corban LOVES Nathan. For a few days after he left, everytime the doorbell rang he would say "IT'S NATHAN!!"You better come next time Bekah!!

A Day at the Park

2008-12-19T16:53:00.000-08:00

A couple of weeks ago, we took advantage of the nice weather and spent the morning at the park. Here are a few pics of our day. Quinn and Porter (thank you Nana for the hats. )

So, people say that Corban looks like me and Porter looks like Quinn. What do you think?

I just love this shot.

For Michelle

2008-12-19T11:39:00.001-08:00

Hey, I'm posting. Kiss it.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Who says that Halloween can't come a week before Thanksgiving?

2008-11-22T07:28:00.001-08:00

This is the costume that I got for Porter. He couldn't move in it so we had to go with something else
The family at Trunk-r-Treat. My little cow and monkey. Then my Scottish hunk. Hey. . . what Do they wear under their kilts? hummmm

Who's a Monkey???

Corban and Daddy shooting the Nerf gun.

Corban at the trunk-r-treat. Then he realized that this moved.

Not to sure of what to think of the skeleton.

The cutest cow in the herd.

Draw a little beard on Porter and you have little Quinn.

Do you think he had a good time?

And who says that cows sleep standing up?

Paris

2008-11-05T12:37:00.000-08:00

So my sister, I and my nephew Caden were able to take a quick train to Paris for a few days. Here are a few pics of the famous sites. The Louvre was BY FAR my fave thing. I can't even begin to explain how awesome it was. I'm not a huge art fan or anything else like that, but I stood in awe for over 2 hours (And we saw 1/2 of one of the three floors). Outside of the art and the history, the building it's self is breath taking. AMAZING!! I will never forget it. Thank you to Misty and Turbo Jr. for making it such a great trip. Me in front of the Louvre

The Eiffel Tower

Up the Eiffel Tower

Misty and Caden (Turbo Jr.) before our climb to the top.

Me before the climb.

Still more to come.

(Does anyone want to see pics of like the artwork and building? I will post them if ya'll want to see them. Just let me know)

Just a week or two in Europe. . .

2008-10-23T15:55:00.000-07:00

As many of you know, I was BLESSED to be able to go see my sister who lives in Germany. WOW!!! Outside a few sick kiddos, everything was WONDERFUL! These pics are in no real order since I seem to be blogspot stupid and can't figure it out.

It was a LITTLE cold in Rothenburg (this darling town about 2hours outside of Frankfurt)

This is the outside of our hotel in Rothenburg.

The city of Rothenburg is within a stone wall, this is the view from across the street from our hotel room. I just wanted to start singing "The hills are alive. . . "

We went on a Rhine river cruise and stopped off to see a castle. It just amazes me that these things are still standing after like 400 years. (And they have had electricity added)

Corban waiting for "my plane, my plane!!!" Not quite the same feeling 5 hours into the flight.

More to come!!

TAG. . . .

2008-10-22T15:25:00.000-07:00

My friend Rebekah gave me an "I Love Your Blog Award." Here are the rules: I have to answer the following questions with one word answers and one word only! Then I must pass it on to seven others.The questions are as follows:
1. Where is your cell phone? close
2. Where is your significant other? School
3. Your hair color? Brown
4. Your mother? Generous
5. Your father? Heaven
6. Your favorite thing? Children
7. Your dream last night? Quiet
8. Your dream/goal? Stable
9. The room you're in? Living
10. Your hobby? Reading
11. Your fear? Pain
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Gone
13. Where were you last night? Pumkin
14. What you're not? Perfect
15.One of your wish-list items? Mixer
16. Where you grew up? Memphis
17. The last thing you ate? Ckicken
18. What are you wearing? Jeans
19. Your TV? Nothing
20. Your pet? Nope
21. Your computer? Vista
22. Your mood? Silly
23. Missing someone? Misty
24. Your car? VAN
25. Something you're not wearing? Shoes
26. Favorite store? H&M
27. Your summer? Busy
28. Love someone? Quinn
29. Your favorite color? Red
30. When is the last time you laughed? Now
31. Last time you cried? Goodbyes

I award the following 7 people with the "I love your blog award" and in so doing tag them to complete the above questions

Misty
Mar
Christina
Shandra
Amanda A.
Umm, I'm new at blogging. I don't have that many stalkers yet

Pumpkin pickin'

2008-10-22T13:02:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we all went to the pumpkin patch so kids (aka Corban and Quinn) could get a pumpkin. Here are a few photos of the event. Notice the size of the pumpkins. I think that we went to the "Pumpkins on Steriods Patch" by accident. They are almost the same size as Corban.

Let the Fun Begin!!

2008-10-22T12:37:00.000-07:00

Okay, pick yourself up off the floor. I started my blog. Shocking I know. Just a heads up, I'm not promising anything fancy, timely, or of good taste.
I've always wanted to have a blog but I kept saying that I would start when something exciting happened. (Because the birth of my second son just wasn't enough). But here I am. Ready to commit to the world of blogging.